Thanks 4 the tip,I always get bit .I'd rather smell like dryer sheets then bug spray any day!

Deb, that is amazing - so it has to be BOUNCE - no other or can any dryer sheet work? Thanks for the tip and glad you had a pleasant trip. Which mountains did you go to?

I heard about the Bounce several years ago but never tried it. It just sounded crazy. I will have try it! Thanks!!

I will have to try that..I need a break from my normal summer perfume (deep woods off)now if only you had something that would replace my winter fragrence (ben-gay) I would be a happy quilter!! LOL

Thanks! I had heard about putting bounce in cars that are parked for extended periods of time to keep the mice away. But I hadn't heard about this. My brother's property is by a river and there are a lot of mosquitos.

I had heard of this also, but hadn't tried it. I am really allergic to bites from any bug, so does anyone know if it would work for other things too? How about fleas, ants, or spiders? Anytime I get bitten, it turns into a big welt. A flea bite may end up the size of a dime. Other than that, I am not affected, but it sure gets mighty itchy. When I was little and got an ant bite on my finger, it swelled up like a sausage. So any other remedies, send my way!

I have found a product called AfterBite. If you put it on a bite immediately when you are bitten (or as soon as possible the better), you usually won't be affected at all. If you do, it is mild. For me that is great. On the package it says that the active ingredient is ammonia.

I'll be right back....gotta run to the store! Thanks;)

thanks so much .. I've been using Avon's skin so soft while in Mexico and it was good, but of course kind of oily; so I'll definitely try the bounce. I always get bitten alive and then look like I have a disease-LOL. ***4u

I'll have to try this because those darn mosquitos will leave everyone alone except me and then I get big welts. Thanks for the tip.

I will try this with my grandson. He loves to be outside and always ends up with bites. Will be wonderful if it works.

Good tip! I had heard that before but forgot about it. Thanks.

My Aunt and Uncle in Fla. told us about this years ago when we were visiting. They had fabric softener sheets hanging on their deck. When asked why they said it kept the insects away. Never would have believed it but I saw for myself. That was the only time I've sat out on the portch in Fl. and didn't get eaten alive!!!! You can also actually rub them on your arms and legs before you put them in your pockets for a little extra protection.*4 that great reminder!!

That is definitely the best tip of the day. Al. has mosquitoes very bad, everytime I water the flowers I get bitten thanks *4U

Thanks for the tip! I can't wait to try it. I work outside and the mosquitoes and biting gnats have been terrible this year. I don't like the sprays but have to use them because we have mosquitoes that carry the West Nile Virus here. A * for you.

I'll have to try this one. I heard Listerine sprayed on will stop them, but my D, who is my test case ( they don't bite me,not sweet enough) doesn't remember to put it on.

If you take vitamin B1 mosquitos will not bite you.

I'm the one who asked the question originally and I have found that taking B-1 along with a mix of tee tree oil, citronella and Skin so Soft works good. I can't/don't use any product with DEET because it makes me very sick. I've tried Bounce since it works for my hubby but it just doesn't work for me. I'm glad it worked so well for you.

I have never heard of bounce over here in Australia.Can you please tell me what it is?From what I have gathered from the comments it sounds like a fabric softner sheet that you put in the cloths dryer,is this right? We get heaps of mozzies in the summer & they carry diseases like ross river fever & others.The city councils use to spray all the streets several times each summer.But they no longer do this because they say it is causing other health problems

Sounds to be a very effective, cheap way of keeping those peskie mozzies at bay and still be able to use the Bounce sheets for the washing too. I like it. A great money saver tip, Thanks.